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GoBots Leader 1, Fitor, Cy-Kill, Transformers Generations Optimus Prime, and Power Warrior Courageous


It was a busy mail day as I add on to my GoBots collection. Today I was able to add Leader 1, Cy-Kill, and Fitor. Pretty neat to get three heavy hitters in one day. They are all in pretty good condition too. Cy-Kill's wheels are a little loose but beyond that they seem great!

Leader 1



He came with a hologram sticker of Turbo from the Animated Series




 Jet mode comparison with one of the Aerialbots.


Taking charge in the Command Center


Fitor




This picture doesn't do his vehicle mode justice. He's a cool ship.

Cy-Kill




Cy-Kill is a ridiculously expensive figure but I was lucky to find him at a reasonable price. I hope others are able to do the same because he's pretty cool.


A much more harmonious relationship than Megatron and Starscream.


The big three. Just need Coptur to complete the top level of the Renegades.


Comparison with G2 Decepticons.


Forever foes.

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I've also been working on getting more A list Transformers who keep close to the GoBots scale. I had some trial and error until I stumbled across Generations Chilling 30 Optimus Prime. He is supposed to come with Roller as a minicon and his gun but this one was cheaper. And as I was still trying check the scale, I didn't want to overpay for a figure that might not work the way I want. However, I'm very pleased with this Optimus Prime.



Comparison with G2 Turbofire



Old college buddies before they were the number 1 and 2 draft pick for different leagues in '84.


Even though Leader 1 is the main GoBots guy, Optimus' personality requires him to be a bit taller than his peers. He's the guy that EVERYONE looks up to.



"One shall stand, one shall fall, Cy-Kill."

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To put a bow on the day's deliveries, I was able to get all four Power Suits, new, and the Courageous Spaceship complete in box, used but looking great. I used to have one of the Power Suits as a kid so it's cool, to not only have one again, but to have the whole thing. I did have one rain cloud appear with this set. While transforming Courageous, the plastic on his leg snapped. The legs used metal teeth to lock into position and for some reason, the right leg no longer wanted to move. I had to take it apart and remove a lot of the plastic from the area. The leg still works, just not the way it was intended. It was a bummer but I'm thankful that it wasn't ruined.


The card backs on the Power Suits are much cooler than the main line. Love that black background.


The back of the cards also list which GoBot fits in which Power Suit. Unfortunately, I have found that even though a figure may be listed, they don't fit that well. I kind of wish that they had designed these to be one size fits all so I don't have to be scared about breaking anything.



Notice the side doors stick out on Sparky and Leader 1. Also notice that Power Glide joined in on the Power Suit fun. It's good to know that some Autobots will fit.











The back of the legs open up to hold the hands when not in robot form. A cool touch.





Check out that right hip : \



Chest piece opens up to hold some of the slimmer GoBots. Leader 1 does NOT** fit. I used Pathfinder but I think other figures the size of Turbo would fit as well.


The Guardians finally get an emblem.


**After persisting a bit more, I DID get Leader 1 one to fit!




"We need Courageous Zord power, Now!"



Courageous is about 13" tall so not too big and not too small. I think it would look great to see him go up against Trypticon or Scorponok.
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